Sarah J. Fischer focuses her practice on intellectual property patent litigation and patent licensing disputes, particularly for life-science, pharmaceutical and high-tech clients, in district court and before the PTAB, on behalf of both patent holders and defendants/petitioners. She handles all facets of pretrial discovery, case management and trial preparations. Sarah also counsels clients on due diligence, pre-suit matters and claim drafting strategies.
Sarah clerked for Chief Judge Ron Clark of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas.
Results
- Represented start up pharmaceutical company in post-grant proceedings*
- Defended generic pharmaceutical company in several suits related to ADHD medications*
- Represented patent owner through trial on matters related to encryption*
Recognitions
- Patexia, Top Hatch-Waxman Litigator, 2024
- Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America, Litigation – Intellectual Property, 2025-2026
- Super Lawyers, Rising Star, 2018 to present
Capabilities and industries
Regional markets
Credentials
Education
- Suffolk University Law School, JD, Chemistry, summa cum laude
- Boston University, MA, Chemistry, summa cum laude
- University of Massachusetts Lowell, BS, Minor in History
Admissions
- Massachusetts
- New York
Courts / Agencies
- US Patent and Trademark Office
- US District Court for the District of Massachusetts
- US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas